The SavvyCast

Ashley McMakin is the owner of Ashley Mac's, a fabulous cafe with five locations in the Birmingham area. This week, Ashley joined The SavvyCast to delve into the story behind one of my favorite restaurants! Episode At A Glance:  In this episode, Ashley McMakin shared how her love for food led her to create Ashley Mac's. Ashley described how what started off as a home-run catering company led to he...

Episode At A Glance: This week on the SavvyCast, Jacki Despot joined me to discuss all things skincare. While Jacki sees many patients undergo surgical procedures, she also witnesses the effects of nonsurgical procedures such as micro-needling, IPL, and CO2 laser treatments. IPL treatments have been hugely beneficial for me, as they have tightened the skin around my neck. In addition to these non-...

Annye Grande is a French Canadian Dallas-based designer. This week she shared her experience in the fashion industry, how her handbag company etoile was born, as well as some of her favorite new launches! Episode At A Glance:  This week on The SavvyCast, designer and entrepreneur Annye Grande joined me to discuss her luxury handbag and accessory company, etoile. Annye discussed what she has gleane...

Sophie Hudson is an accomplished author, a phenomenal Southern cook, and a dear friend! She shares about her new book, Grace Upon Grace, as well as her must-have Southern food staples.  Episode At A Glance: This week, Sophie Hudson joined The SavvyCast to discuss her new journaling devotional  Grace Upon Grace. Sophie is an author and host of The Big Boo Cast. This book was written with older teen...

Oftentimes, recognizing abuse in relationships can be nearly impossible to do. This week, New York Times best-selling author and advocate Julie Cantrell shares the tell-tale signs of abuse.  Episode At A Glance:  In this week's episode, Julie Cantrell joins The SavvyCast to discuss abuse in relationships. She shares how to identify the different shapes and forms of relational abuse. Additionally,...

Lindy Cleveland and Marye Grace Browning joined the SavvyCast to discuss Unless U, a nonprofit that Lindy started. We discussed how Unless U was founded, their different programs, and their new ice cream shop. We even got to hear a personal testimony from one of their students, John! Episode At A Glance:  This week, Lindy Cleveland and Marye Grace Browning shared all about Unless U, a Birmingham-b...

Jim and Wendy Coupland shared Jim's battle with breast cancer in this week's episode. While many people may typically think of breast cancer as something women suffer from, Jim's story is proof that breast cancer can affect everyone.  Episode At A Glance:  This week on The SavvyCast, Jim and Wendy Coupland joined me to share Jim's breast cancer story. Their daughter, Finlay Coupland, is the social...

Katelyn House has been living with type one diabetes since she was diagnosed at age seven. This week she shared what it has been like to grow up with type one diabetes, what her life is like now, and how her life has changed for the better because of her service dog, Mayer.  Episode At A Glance: This week on The SavvyCast, Katelyn House shared the ins and outs of her journey with type 1 diabetes....

For many people, interior design can feel intimidating and overwhelming. This week the women behind Home with Hechart shared their passion for helping their clients create a beautiful space. Episode At A Glance:  This week Alex Hechart, Donna Woodfin, and Mary Clay Holtcam came onto the show to discuss their interior design business, Home with Hechart. We discussed everything from how their busine...

Julie Howard's battle with chronic myeloid leukemia is a story of intense struggle, unmovable faith, and miraculous healing. I hope that listening to Julie's story encourages you as much as it did me! Episode At A Glance:  This week on the SavvyCast Julie Howard shares the ins and outs of her battle with bone marrow cancer. Her story is truly incredible, and this month marks five years of remissio...

This week my husband Zane shared about a passion of his: mentoring young men. Zane breaks down what mentoring is and why it is so important, especially in our culture today! Episode At A Glance:  There is so much value in finding and being a mentor, especially for young men in today's culture. Mentorship can be life-transforming, and it is something Zane is so passionate about! He was able to shed...

Along with being one of my favorite foodie friends, K atrina Adams is an extremely talented entertainer and cook. She is the creator of "In the  K itchen with  K   Marie," where she aspires to bring out the "domestic diva" in everyone! The Episode At A Glance:  This week Katrina Adams and I discussed her love for cooking and entertaining, as well as our favorite kitchen items and recipes! Katrina...

Chris Bailey, editor and producer of The SavvyCast, shared about the importance of mental health on this week's episode. He shared his own journey as well as which resources have been helpful for him. Who is Chris Bailey?  Chris Bailey grew up in Birmingham, Alabama, and is an alumnus of Samford University. He has over 10 years of professional videography experience and helped create the SavvyCast...

My dear friend and incredibly talented artist Debra Hewitt shares why art is the perfect gift for any occasion. Debra's pieces make a beautiful, personal gift for anyone and any occasion.  EPISODE AT A GLANCE: This week I sat down with Debra Hewitt to discuss why art makes the perfect gift for any occasion. If you listened to " Let's Talk With Debra Hewitt: My Favorite Artist ," you are already fa...

In this episode, Licensed Physical Therapist Sean Hiller shares how fitness can "bullet-proof" the body.  Sean shares how the Master's Performance program can help prevent future surgeries, heart disease, and so much more. EPISODE AT A GLANCE: This week, Sean Hiller comes back on the podcast to discuss Master's Performance, which is a personalized fitness program at Vulcan Movement. He describes t...

As many of you know, Trader Joe's is one of my FAVORITE places to shop! In this episode, I share my top 20 tried-and-true favorite items.  EPISODE AT A GLANCE:  If you are familiar with the blog or my Instagram, you know how much I LOVE Trader Joe's. From fresh produce to a great frozen section to snacks, meat, and even flowers, there is so much to try -and love- there! However, it can be a little...

Sharon Gilbert shares how she transformed our family's "pole barn" into a gorgeous, cozy cottage. She truly has a gift for transforming spaces, a gift that comes from her keen sense of design. Sharon discussed her design business, described her personal design style, and gave all the details of her beautiful farm home. She even shares a secret and a fabulous recipe at the end of the episode!    Wh...

This week Dr. David Sender, a resident at The Auburn University Veterinary School of Medicine, answered some commonly asked questions pet owners have when it comes to caring for dogs. He shared his expertise on things like which foods to buy, what supplements are useful, and we even discussed kissing our dogs!    THINGS WE DISCUSSED IN THIS PODCAST: What is the healthiest food to buy for dogs? Dr....

On this episode of The SavvyCast, my friend Dr. David Sender shares his insight as a resident at The Auburn University Veterinary School of Medicine into navigating the painful choice of euthanasia for pets.    Who Is Dr. David Sender? Dr. Sender is a Chicago, Illinois native who completed his veterinary training at the University of Illinois. After his time there, he went to Colorado State where...

Who is Melanie Roberson? Melanie Roberson lives in Hattiesburg, MS, with her husband John, a maxillofacial surgeon. She has two college children and is making the most of an empty nest.  Melanie's Instagram @melshealthymeals is one of my favorites, as she inspires me with her meals, her love of exercise, and her strong faith and positive outlook on life. Why Melanie is so committed to a healthy li...

On this episode of the SavvyCast, Jamie sits down with Sean Hiller of Vulcan Performance Rehabilitation and Recovery to discuss when and why physical therapy may be a better option to reducing pain and increasing mobility over other methods like medications or surgery.  Sean talks about how he got started in physical therapy and how he strives to live the life that he teaches to his clients. He al...

In this episode of The SavvyCast, my guest, Carrie Morey, shares the story behind her phenomenal business~Callie's Hot Little Biscuit. Carrie is a wife, mom, and entrepreneur whose made-by-hand mail order biscuit company is one of the South's top small business success stories. SOME THINGS DISCUSSED IN THIS PODCAST. Carrie's cookbook (one of my favorites) and a new one that is coming soon How Call...

In this episode of The SavvyCast, I interview Annie B. Jones, the powerhouse female entrepreneur who has turned  The Bookshelf Thomasville  into a book lover's paradise. THINGS YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS PODCAST. How Annie acquired The Bookshelf Thomasville. How the pandemic affected The Bookshelf and what pivots Annie made to keep business alive. How being an enneagram 5 plays into her role as a female...

As a blogger who is very passionate about food, I've had the wonderful opportunity to connect with other cooking bloggers through social media. On this episode of The SavvyCast, I welcome one of my favorite social media influencers, Wine and Dine with Jeff, to discuss our favorite thing—FOOD! Jeff is a prominent YouTuber who creates and shares a new, unique recipe each week. He has traveled the wo...

On this episode of The SavvyCast, I welcome my friend and hairdresser of over 10 years, Kim Laslo, to talk about options for thicker and fuller hair for both men and women. From hair extensions to toppers to wigs and more, Kim walks us through each of these options to help those with thinning hair or baldness. What you'll find in this episode: Options for women with thinning hair: Clip-In Hair Ext...